Chapter 89: Chapter 88: Photo? Spray Bres Lee First!
Plastic surgeons collaborating with general surgeons.
This isn’t really anything new.
But, Sidney is not your typical person.
She has a rather unique status.
Especially concerning Zhou Mo Sen.
It’s somewhat of a conundrum.
However, our Dr. Zhou is still as hard-hearted as ever.
"I hope you can swear that our collaboration will be strictly limited to medical matters."
Sidney was furious upon hearing this!
"Have I ever shown any unprofessional behavior?"
A good response, showing considerable restraint.
But unfortunately, she was facing Zhou Mo Sen.
"Want to make money, right? I’m not that petty."
This guy even extended his hand.
The key point was that phrase ’want to make money’!
Had Sidney’s heart not been strong enough, she might have cursed.
Indeed, this time KNBC offered her a very tempting salary that’s hard to refuse.
Since it’s hard to refuse, then don’t refuse.
Why make things difficult for yourself?
So, Sidney came.
Of course, she knew that the real difficulty lay in Zhou Mo Sen.
That past remark of him not forgiving her had made her uncomfortable for a long time.
Now... it doesn’t matter, it’s just for the money!
Zhou Mo Sen, you stingy man, you... money, truly hard to earn!
Fortunately, Sidney figured it out; she sorted out her emotions.
She took a breath, and smiled.
"Dr. Zhou, I just want to make money, thank you for your generosity."
She admitted it all!
And that was a kind of counterattack.
Zhou Mo Sen recognized the impressive character of his ex-girlfriend.
He smiled.
"Happy cooperation."
"I hope so."
Tension between exes,
Interesting.
...
KNBC Conference Room.
"The reason we’ve gathered everyone here is to discuss some directional issues regarding the show, ’The Truth of Cosmetic Surgery’."
Jensen chaired the meeting.
He was in charge of this show; it was part of a deal made earlier.
That they’re just now discussing direction shows that the program still lacks a solid foundation.
The program’s concept is already not an issue.
And, for the TV station executives,
The show hasn’t aired yet but is already gaining buzz.
Great!
The videos shot earlier at San Diego Center Hospital have already sparked considerable controversy.
What controversy?
It’s about the ratings!
It’s about the show’s impact!
That’s exactly what the TV station needs the most!
No need to say more, this show must be done well.
In fact, it should be done as soon as possible.
But, there’s a problem.
The San Diego shooting incident was just a few days ago.
The injured need to heal from their bullet wounds before they can undergo reconstructive surgery.
Using surgery to restore their damaged faces or bodies.
The process has to be like this.
In other words, we still need some time.
We need at least a month before we can start filming.
Yet now, our show’s momentum is already high.
Should we just let the momentum fade?
So, the discussion now is about how to maintain the show’s momentum.
Should we move forward with our program ahead of schedule?
Or perhaps use another method?
Jensen and Chris are media people, not doctors.
Now they really want to hear the doctors’ suggestions.
After all, those injured are still in the hospital.
Bres Lee and Zhou Mo Sen, in a tense face-off at the moment.
They sat across each other at the table, facing off.
They were well aware of Jensen’s implications.
Why not have a little duel now!
See whose suggestion is better.
"May I express my opinion?" Bres raised his hand first to speak.
Before Jensen and Chris could say anything.
Zhou Mo Sen gestured invitingly.
Very gentlemanly, very polite.
But it made Bres fume.
Are you that confident, Zhou Mo Sen?
Hmph!
Bres began to lay out his plan.
"Indeed, we can’t perform reconstructive surgery now, but we can track the recovery process of the patients. We can document it like a documentary, capturing the recovery of the injured.
During this time, we can interact with the patients.
Everyone, as doctors, we should engage in sufficient communication with patients, especially before cosmetic surgery, there should be an open dialogue between doctor and patient.
Moreover, psychological screenings can be coordinated in this process."
This plan is genuinely substantial.
Both Jensen and Chris smiled.
Now, it’s Zhou Mo Sen’s turn to speak.
What’s your plan?
Zhou Mo Sen started laughing after Bres finished.
"Everyone, the debates online, essentially accuse our TV station of exploiting the injured with no bottom line."
This statement brought a slight silence to the room.
Faces were somewhat displeased.
Indeed, that’s how it’s being criticized online.
So why are you bringing this up, Zhou Mo Sen?
But then Zhou Mo Sen continued: "And if we continue filming the injured, what perception does that create?
Yes, I also agree with Dr. Li’s point.
As doctors, we should engage in thorough communication with patients prior to surgery.
But, have you thought it through, Dr. Li?
We have no problem with communicating, but if we bring along a film crew during communication,
How could that not be problematic?
Even if the camera crew and others do their utmost not to disturb the patients,
But how will the audience see it?
When they see these images, will they really think we’re not disturbing the patients?
Even the least discerning can realize,
At the very least, the filming crew will disturb other patients, right?
A filming crew in a hospital.
Can it really not impact the hospital’s normal operations?"
Impressive!
Bres Lee was dumbfounded by this barrage of attacks!
Indeed, this isn’t just an issue.
This is clearly Zhou Mo Sen’s offensive.
And a very sharp one at that.
Jensen and Chris were also feeling embarrassed.
The previous plan sounded quite plausible.
But the way Zhou Mo Sen put it... makes it seem like we’re doing something unforgivably evil!
It was amusing to Sidney, she almost wanted to laugh.
Especially seeing Bres’ terribly uncomfortable look.
Zhou Mo Sen was taking the upper hand now.
But, there was still a key issue.
Bres quickly countered, "Dr. Zhou, what about your plan? You’ve just criticized mine, but what’s your plan!"
A valid point.
Don’t just criticize others, when it’s your turn, you better have a foolproof plan.
Zhou Mo Sen, present your plan!
Coming up with a plan is truly not easy.
If it were that simple, they wouldn’t need to have this meeting.
But Zhou Mo Sen still smiled, as if Bres’ counter had no effect at all.
"Dr. Li, my plan is certainly better than yours."
That comment was infuriating!
Bres was about to explode, but was suppressed by Zhou Mo Sen’s gaze.
"I’m about to present my plan." Zhou Mo Sen was full of confidence.
He began speaking: "It’s actually quite simple. The greater the controversy online, the hotter the program could become, but if there are too many negatives, that won’t work either.
We can’t provoke negative emotions in the audience.
Our show is fundamentally doing a good deed, so we can’t let the audience feel we’re the bad guys.
We’d be terribly wronged.
So, my plan is:
We should definitely film, but not the patients.
We should film the patients’ families.
Negotiate with the families in advance, and have each family of those who agree to reconstructive surgery participate in interviews.
Then, let the family tell the stories of the injured.
And the key here is... photos.
Past photos of the injured!"
When the word ’photos’ was mentioned,
the conference room became silent!